dumbledore
English
/ˈdʌm.bəl.dɔː/, /ˈdʌm.bəl.dɔːɹ/
noun
Definitions
- (dialectal) A bumblebee.
- (dialectal) A beetle, typically a cockchafer or dung beetle.
- (dialectal) A dandelion.
- (slang) A blundering person.
Etymology
Compound from English dumble + English dor (a buzzing flying insect).
Origin
English
dor
Gloss
a buzzing flying insect